Oldsmar, FL Indoor Swimming Pools

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What is an endless pool?

Endless pools are a combination of spa, workout station, and relaxation spa, all in a pint-sized pool. Endless pools are meant for exercise and rehabilitation, along with recovery. Endless pools can come equipped with a treadmill for basic walking or running exercises. Some models have adjustable wave machines or swim currents that allow you to swim “against the tide”without ever moving forward. This eliminates the need for a regular-sized pool. Endless pools can also come with hydrotherapy jets for post-workout rehabilitation… or end of the day bliss. Endless pools are generally premanufactured, but you can always have them custom made.

How much does it cost to build an indoor swimming pool?

The cost for an indoor swimming pool might not be as high as you think, and has become a popular alternative to outdoor pools for exercise. However, before you start planning pool parties, understand that, in many cases, average indoor pool is small – roughly 8 feet by 15 feet. How is that possible? Because of the emergence “endless pool” or “pool therapy” technologies. These technologies use adjustable waves or swim currents that a user swims against, without physically moving forward. Think of a gerbil on a wheel, now put that wheel in the pool. Some of these endless pools come equipped with treadmills and therapy jets. Since they are smaller and mostly premanufactured, costs can start around $20,000, provided you have an area that can easily be transformed. Adding an additional room or covering will obviously add to your cost. There are lots of variables, so check the prices on the indoor pool you want and get installation estimates from contractors. Installing larger pools will come with larger costs.

What is an infinity pool?

Infinity pools are one of the most visually stunning pools you can buy. Water flows over the edges of an Infinity pool, giving the illusion there are no edges, and the pool edges “run on into infinity.” Infinity pools are on the higher end of expensive pools. If you want to add the Infinity touch to your pool, you can expect to pay 20 percent or more to the finish of your pool. The base of the pool is standard, usually gunite or cement. It’s the top, with the flow-over-the-edge that separates it from the pack.

What is a fiberglass pool?

A fiberglass pool is a manufactured pool made of fiberglass. The finished mold is transported to the site and installed into the excavated area. Fiberglass is a popular alternative to gunite pools and is usually a cheaper option, but it also gives you fewer choices on sizes, shape and aesthetics.

What is a gunite pool?

Gunite pools start with a rebar-based framework. Once the framework of the pool design is laid out, the contractor sprays the framework with gunite, which is a mixture of cement and sand. The gunite surface is troweled to a smooth surface and then dries and hardens, and you have a new pool. It’s the most popular type of modern pool and is very sturdy and durable. They’re often finished with a type of plaster and or/pebble surfaces and other cool aesthetics, like tile and paint. Gunite offers the most options for size, style, and creativity.

How long does it take to put in a pool?

The time it takes to install a pool can vary, but from the time they break ground, to the time you are diving into the water, is generally four to eight weeks. Factor in excavation; installation or pouring of the foundation, as well as other materials like heaters, pumps and drains; drying time; and proper decking and/or landscaping or decking around the pool. Smaller jobs can be quicker, prefab pools can be faster, but you should be up and running, er, swimming, in the average pool, within eight weeks, give or take.

What is a dipping pool?

Dipping pools are very small pools that are meant for lounging and cooling off in the summer heat. You can get just about any size you want, but they generally aren’t any bigger than a large couch or a hot tub. Dipping pools can be above or in-ground and come in cement, fiberglass or vinyl, with a variety of cool styles. Obviously, being small means the maintenance is much lower than a regular size pool.

How much does it cost to install an in-ground pool?

If you want to build a pool, there are a lot of variables involved, including material and labor cost, landscape and excavation, heating and electrical systems, decks, lights and filtration systems, and diving boards and slides. Costs can escalate quickly so get estimates and know your budget. There are three basic types of materials: concrete (or gunite), vinyl and fiberglass. The basic cost of installation is $50 per square foot. Obviously depth will be a factor – the deeper the pool the more materials and labor. On average, concrete pools are the most expensive, roughly between $50,000- $100,000. Concrete pools can be expensive to operate and maintain, but they are very durable. Vinyl is a popular choice for its durability and low-maintenance cost, with an estimated cost starting at around $35,000-$50,000. Vinyl pools are algae resistant and generally require less chemical maintenance than cement pools. Fiberglass pools are premade shells that are transported to your house and installed. This means fiberglass pools are usually smaller (because of transportation limitations), meaning lower maintenance costs. Expect costs to start, on average, from $50,000-$80,000.

Golfstream designed and installed our $50k pool/spa. They began by sending one of their contractors to our house to do site-prep, digging the hole in the ground where the pool would be built. The contractor dug the hole IN THE WRONG PLACE!! We were not off to a promising start. The subcontractor returned and dug the hole in the correct place, but this resulted in creating a giant hole outside the pool area that collected rain for MONTHS. We were concerned at that point that the ground being saturated underneath the pool could cause settling, but our concerns were dismissed. Gulfstream apparently decided to take a few months off work, as we didn’t see any progress for some time after the initial hole was dug. Finally, months later, they came back to complete the pool. Unfortunately, they risked popping the entire shell out of the ground by not opening the relief valve, and may have contributed to, in addition to the faulty site-prep, the damage we are dealing with today. A few months ago, some of our spa tiles began popping off and cracks started forming. We called Gulfstream, left messages, but received no response. So, I called Gulfstream again. This time, Kevin did return my call, and stated he remembered my name from a message he received a month or so earlier. No comment on why that message went ignored... Kevin comes out to the house, takes one look at the spa, and tells me a BEAM IS SEPARATING!! Seriously? A BEAM? Then he says that it’s not considered structural. Or it is, but it happened because the tile came off and water intrusion caused the beam to separate. Or basically any other reason that would make it someone else’s problem, and not their responsibility. It couldn’t possibly be the structure shifting from faulty site-prep, making the large cracks, and causing the tile to literally pop off. So basically, their structural warrant isn’t worth the paper is printed on. We thoroughly regret our choice to use Gulfstream Pools. Find a different pool company.

I came across the website for Gulfstream Pools and decided to give them a call as we are looking to add a new pool to our new home. I went on line and did an inquiry to request a quote. I followed it up by a call to their office the following day... The person on the phone seem pleaseant and informed that she received my Inquiry and she would have a sales representative give me call shortly. With within approximately 10 minutes or so later I received a call from Gary who stated to me that he was a sales rep for Gulfstream. I told him what I was looking for and he began to just throw high end numbers at me. So when I asked him about the specials they were running on their website he appeared to become very aggitated. He then told me to get a copy of the survey and to get back with him an a couple days. I was very frustrated at the end of the call. So I then thought maybe I should ask my husband to contact Gulfstream Pools. He had the pleasure of speaking to Gary and needless to say Gary did not disappoint he was downright rude to my husband and tried to demean him as he did me. I just wanted to write this just to express the bad taste that this representative of this company left and my husband's mouth... I would never do business with them even if they where the only game in town!!!!! Thank goodness they are not!!!!

Gulfstream Pools & Spas did an amazing job for us! I had no idea what to expect with a project this size - esp since it took place in the dead heat of summer AND during the most active months of hurricane season. So, I decided to blog it live, every step, as it happened. Photos and short video clips of everything from the time they broke ground to the final product (and my first official dip!) - it's all there - along with the specs/layout and 3D rendering provided prior to the start of the project. I would have loved to have found a blog like this before we started, so I hope you find it helpful! (I have received NO remuneration at any time or in any form for this). Here's the link: www.mypooljournal.blogspot.com

These people are probably the most rude and unprofessional people in the pool business I've ever had the displeasure to meet. We were referred by Pebble Tec to drive over an hour away to see their product because Gulfstream is one of the few in Florida to have a Pebble Tec showroom. I spent a short while of looking at the Pebble Tec displays and pools. After brief discussion they found we lived in a county they do not build in they demanded we leave. I will also be reporting to the Pebble Tec company exactly how horrible these people are and how this negatively represents their product.

I want to start out by saying we decided to go with Gulfstream because a friend of ours also had their pool done by Gulfstream and loved it. Plus, I like to support local businesses. While the work itself was stellar in the end, the customer service was beyond horrible. I've never paid so much money for something to get the worst service ever. It started with zero communication (tons of unanswered calls and no answers to any questions), and lasted that way until the very end. I was told I'd receive my plans via email, and they never arrived. When the company finally said someone was coming out to dig, the plans went completely against everything my husband and I had told the salesperson we wanted. So, plans had to be redrawn. Once it was time to dig, the workers were pumping water into the street from the ground. The city of Oldsmar attempted to shut it down because the water, filled with contaminates, was polluting the bay. So, the workers decided to run the water into my neighbor's yard, killing all their grass. And all the dirt that was dug up was placed in my other neighbor's yard because the workers didn't use a silt fence. The workers completely demolished our property and existing deck, all which now needs fixing. They cracked our sideway (it took nearly two months to even get an answer if they would fix it), stained a large portion of the street from the water issue (again, took forever to get an answer if that would be fixed or not), and graded out a large portion of the extra dirt all over our yard, killing all our grass. When the site manager called and said he was also concerned about the amount of dirt that was placed on the yard, my husband and I both tried to get answers on how this would be fixed, as it went above and beyond what was noted in the contract. Again, I got the run around. I asked to speak with the owner several times, and was constantly reverted to the brother's owner, who only tried to calm me down with "well, it's in the contract" and other sales tactics without listening to my concerns. He finally said we would work it out once the job was done. I expressed my concern that if I paid the last draws, I was scared none of this would be corrected, but I was assured it would be fixed. Once the job was done, the story changed. He went back to the contract rules, and I explained that's not what we discussed before, and the site manager had also said this was above and beyond what the yard should look like. It had to go to such an extreme level, and that's when I finally met the owner (something I'd been requesting since the beginning). He was very nice, and on the spot, agreed to help out with the sod. I honestly felt like maybe he didn't understand the lack of customer service his company is providing. I thought we were back on the same page, and we moved forward with pool school. The pool guy didn't show up for our first appointment. Second appointment, he ran threw everything very quickly (there is no paperwork or manuals or anything for reference provided), and said he would be back to put in chemicals and show us how to use the vacuum on a Friday. He never showed. He came back more than a week later and threw in the vacuum but no instructions on chemicals or using the manual vacuum. It got to the point that the pool turned completely green and was filled with slime so we couldn't use it. We called to speak with the owner and again was told that he was busy and didn't have an email address so we couldn't speak to him. At this point, we just had had it with the service that we cancelled all communication with Gulfstream and went to Pinch a Penny to get the pool in shape. When PAP came out, they found cords and plugs not even hooked up right, were shocked at the state our pool and got it up and running while teaching us pool basics within 24 hours. The work itself was stellar but I wouldn't recommend using this company if you expect any service.

Check your contract carefully, and make sure everything you want is detailed out. Company is not great with communication, nor follow up. Despite request to come fix my enclosure that was built and is leaking water where the lanai roof was attached twice, it still has not been done. Water leaks right in front of our patio doors. Plus, I was told I would receive a letter for the water company so I wouldn't have to pay sewer charges for the water that filled the pool. Pol has been done for over a month, as I gave requested twice. Still waiting. Non-responsive once they get paid. Suggest negotiating withholding a certain percentage until all work is complete and all promises fulfilled.

Lousy company. Had their sales manager Bruce come to the house. He told me several times he was working on a quote but he never sent it. Left a message for Tim the owner to call me. He never called. This company is not service oriented. Glad I did not go with them!